2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Toyota Tacoma

2017 Toyota 4Runner

2017 Toyota Tacoma

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Limited 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner Limited 2WD	17	21	$39,123	$42,525
4Runner Limited 4WD	17	20	$40,994	$44,560
4Runner SR5 2WD	17	21	$31,473	$34,210
4Runner SR5 4WD	17	20	$33,198	$36,085
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD	17	21	$33,157	$36,040
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD	17	20	$34,882	$37,915
4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD	17	20	$34,348	$37,335
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium 4WD	17	20	$36,150	$39,295
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD	17	20	$39,009	$42,400

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Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x2 AT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tacoma Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$33,514	$36,175
Tacoma Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$36,362	$39,250
Tacoma SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x2 AT	19	23	$23,040	$24,575
Tacoma SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x4 AT	19	22	$25,922	$27,650
Tacoma SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x4 MT	19	21	$24,470	$26,100
Tacoma SR Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$24,549	$26,185
Tacoma SR Double Cab 5' Bed I4 4x2 AT	19	23	$23,535	$25,405
Tacoma SR Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$27,969	$30,190
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x2 AT	19	23	$24,993	$26,660
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x4 AT	19	22	$27,876	$29,735
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$27,311	$29,155
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$30,310	$32,330
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed I4 4x2 AT	19	23	$25,545	$27,550
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$27,926	$30,145
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$30,757	$33,220
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$28,389	$30,645
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$31,238	$33,720
Tacoma TRD Off Road Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$32,088	$34,225
Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$29,827	$32,195
Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$32,574	$35,160
Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 MT	17	20	$31,064	$33,530
Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$33,139	$35,770
Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$40,034	$43,215
Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 MT	17	20	$38,180	$41,215
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$29,007	$30,940
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$32,088	$34,225
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 MT	17	21	$30,792	$32,845
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$29,828	$32,195
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$32,574	$35,160
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 MT	17	20	$31,064	$33,530
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 4x2 AT	19	24	$30,290	$32,695
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 4x4 AT	18	23	$33,140	$35,770

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,123

$33,514

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,525

$36,175

Monthly Payment Estimate

$709 / month

$603 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If it's an exploration companion you're after, the Toyota 4Runner fits the bill exceptionally well.

A new TRD Pro package further cements the 2017 Toyota Tacoma's reputation as an off-road leader.

TCC Likes

Off-road capability and features
Distinctive styling
High-tech suspension options

Reputation for toughness and longevity
Excellent off road capability
Comfortable ride, quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Weak third row
Choppy ride
Lack of steering precision

Seating position
Tight head room
Price escalates quickly

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

38.3

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.9

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

56.5

57.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

32.9

32.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

55.7

56.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

212.3

Height, Overall (in)

71.5

70.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

127.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

47.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

89.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

19.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

56.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

60.5

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

56.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

40.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60SR20

P265/60SR18

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60SR20

P265/60SR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4525

4095

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3439

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2998

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6100

5600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

11360

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

750

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

750

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

278 @ 4400

265 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Displacement

4.0 L/241

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 5600

278 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.22

3.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.60

Transfer Case Model

None

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.49

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans PTO Access

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

2.09

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota 4Runner

Toyota Tacoma

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Double Cab

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

3.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Leaf

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

3.91

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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